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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:22

Neglect to Enter Appeal.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:22
If the appellant neglects to enter his appeal or to produce such copies the court, on complaint of the appellee, shall affirm the former judgment, with additional damages and costs.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:22, when a party who has filed an appeal (the appellant) fails to properly enter that appeal or to provide the required copies of the record, the court is empowered to act on a complaint from the opposing party (the appellee). In such cases, the court may affirm the original judgment and add further damages and costs against the appellant. This rule creates a procedural consequence for failing to follow through on an appeal once it has been initiated.

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For Property Managers

Under § 540:22, a landlord who is the appellee in an eviction-related appeal has a recognized path if the appealing tenant fails to properly enter the appeal or produce required copies. Compliant operators in this situation are generally aware that they may file a complaint with the court to have the original judgment affirmed, along with additional damages and costs. Property managers benefit from tracking appeal deadlines and maintaining documentation to support any such complaint if the opposing party does not follow through.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:22, a tenant who initiates an appeal must take care to properly enter that appeal and produce any required copies, or risk the court affirming the original judgment against them with added damages and costs. Tenants who have filed an appeal should be aware that the opposing party can trigger this consequence by filing a complaint with the court. Those navigating this procedural requirement may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New Hampshire housing court procedures.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-d
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

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